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Case Reports
. 2017 Jan;51(1):184-185.
doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezw219. Epub 2016 Jun 28.

Fungal native pulmonary valve endocarditis: facing both medical and surgical challenges

Nadia Bouabdallaoui  1 , Pierre Demondion  2 , Guillaume Lebreton  2 , Pascal Leprince  2
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Fungal native pulmonary valve endocarditis: facing both medical and surgical challenges

Nadia Bouabdallaoui et al. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2017 Jan.

Abstract

Fungal isolated native pulmonary valve endocarditis is extremely uncommon. Data are scarce and report high mortality and recurrence rates. Recommended management combines both medical and surgical approaches. We report herein a rare case of isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis caused by Candida albicans The patient did not display prior heart disease. Medical management was unsuccessful. Pulmonary valve replacement allowed rapid improvement.

Keywords: Candida albicans; Fungal endocarditis; Native pulmonary valve; Stentless bioprosthesis; Valve replacement.

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